Llorente, whose contract expires in the summer, had been linked with a host of Premier League sides, including Arsenal, Spurs and Chelsea.

But it now appears he will join Juventus on a Bosman transfer at the end of the season after Athletic Bilbao released a statement regarding the striker’s future on their website.

The statement read: “Juventus football club reported on January 3, 2013 to us that with Fernando Llorente’s contract expiring on June 30, 2013, they have begun negotiations for the player to join their club.”

Head coach Peter Breen says Hampstead have been driven on to improve by Belsize Park’s progress, and he believes a new local rivalry will help to get the best out of his side as the two clubs prepare to meet in Saturday’s derby clash.

Tottenham ended their run of defeats at Wembley Stadium by beating CSKA Moscow 3-1, finishing third in Group E of the Champions League and thereby qualifying for the last 32 of the Europa League. Here are five talking points.